Does your kitchen design stand the test of time?So versatile is the design of the Shaker it can be dressed up or down, truly traditional or with a modern twist. It beautifully suits country cottage, Grand period homes, postwar and even the minimalist modern kitchen.It achieves so much and gives the impression that it’s an effortless look that will continue to look fresh in years to come. ​A Bit of history... Originating in the 18th century England, the 'Shakers' were renowned for their dedication to hard work and perfection resulting in a unique range of architecture, furniture and handicraft styles. They designed their furniture with care, believing that making something well was in itself, "an act of prayer". Before the late 19th century, they rarely fashioned items with elaborate details or extra decoration, but only made things for their intended uses. The ladder-back chair was a popular piece of furniture. Shaker craftsmen made most things out of pine or other inexpensive woods and hence their furniture was light in color and weight. Early 19th-century Shaker interiors are characterized by an austerity and simplicity. For example, they had a "peg rail", a continuous wooden device like a pelmet with hooks running all along it near the lintel level. They used the pegs to hang up clothes, hats, and very light furniture pieces such as chairs when not in use. The simple architecture of their homes, meeting houses, and barns has had a lasting influence on American architecture and design.

With pastels currently making a statement in european kitchens, we have designed our showroom display using a luxurious Duck-egg Supermatt vinylwrap. This we accented with a Laminex New Graphite natural finish open shelf and wall shelves, and added traditional features of Hellyer profile doors, ornate shelf brakets & Hafele antique look handles. The Caesarstone 'Intense White' benchtop completes the look of this 'Modern Shaker'.

We can help create your very own Shaker kitchen, just make an appointment with one of our design team.